Difference between revisions of "Substantive Law on Criminal Offences (1:V)"
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== C. Penalties and punishment == | == C. Penalties and punishment == | ||
=== | === 1. Summary offences === | ||
==== Provincial offences ==== | ==== Provincial offences ==== | ||
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Unless otherwise specified, the maximum penalty for a summary conviction offence is a fine of up to $5,000, up to six months of imprisonment (two years less a day on December 18, 2019), or both (''Criminal Code'', s 787(1)). An example of a summary offence which carries a greater maximum punishment is uttering threats, ''Criminal Code'', s 264.1(2)(b), which carries a maximum punishment of 18 months of jail time. | Unless otherwise specified, the maximum penalty for a summary conviction offence is a fine of up to $5,000, up to six months of imprisonment (two years less a day on December 18, 2019), or both (''Criminal Code'', s 787(1)). An example of a summary offence which carries a greater maximum punishment is uttering threats, ''Criminal Code'', s 264.1(2)(b), which carries a maximum punishment of 18 months of jail time. | ||
=== | === 2. Indictable offences === | ||
Most indictable offences specify the maximum term of imprisonment. If no maximum is specifically stated, the maximum term is five years (''Criminal Code'', s 743). Minor indictable offences (i.e., theft under $5,000) carry maximum jail terms of two years. Other indictable offences carry greater maximum jail terms of five years, seven years (i.e., possession of a narcotic), 10 years (i.e., theft over $5,000), 14 years, or life (i.e., trafficking a narcotic). | Most indictable offences specify the maximum term of imprisonment. If no maximum is specifically stated, the maximum term is five years (''Criminal Code'', s 743). Minor indictable offences (i.e., theft under $5,000) carry maximum jail terms of two years. Other indictable offences carry greater maximum jail terms of five years, seven years (i.e., possession of a narcotic), 10 years (i.e., theft over $5,000), 14 years, or life (i.e., trafficking a narcotic). | ||
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